# The Woman Who Grew the Future of Food | Boston News

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-07-18T10:13:58+00:00
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Mary-Dell Chilton, the visionary scientist who engineered the first genetically modified plant in 1982, passed away at 87—leaving behind a legacy that revolutionized global agriculture. Facing gender barriers in science, she shifted from physics to chemistry, ultimately pioneering gene transfer using a soil bacterium to create pest- and drought-resistant crops. Her work empowered farmers worldwide and helped feed billions, while championing science education to dispel GMO myths. Honored with the World Food Prize and National Medal of Technology, Chilton’s relentless innovation reshaped food security for generations. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/df014cefddbd0a39

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